Assistant Superintendent/Curriculum
The Office of the Assistant Superintendent is committed to providing the students of Avon Lake with a well-rounded education that develops the whole child. Our office is responsible for directing and implementing curriculum and instructional policy for grades K-12. Our office oversees academic programs, professional development, implementation of district initiatives through our teacher leaders, revisions to the curriculum and selection of instructional materials.
Specifically, the department handles the following areas:
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District Curriculum
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Instructional Programs and Issues
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Instructional Materials
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Gifted Services
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Shoreman Academy
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EMIS/PowerSchool
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Certified HR/Staffing
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ALEA Collaboration
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Professional Development
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Student Assessments
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Federal Grants
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District Communications
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Graduation Requirements
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Instructional Technology
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Media Services
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District Planning
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Production Studios
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Office Hours 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Follow us on Twitter @ALCurriculum
Quick Links
2022 Summer Jump Start Grades 1-12
February 2022 Facilities Committee Presentation
Avon Lake City Schools District Safe Return to School and Continuity of Services
Avon Lake City Schools Learning Recovery & Extended Learning Plan

Contact People
Theresa Martin, Secretary to Assistant Superintendent and Central Registrar
Board of Education / District Offices
(440) 933-0984
Theresa.Martin@avonlakecityschools.org
Dr. Brad Cocco, Director of Shoreman Academy
District Offices/Troy
(440) 308-5128
Brad.Cocco@avonlakecityschools.org
Heather Hamker, Instructional Coach K-4
Troy Intermediate
(440) 933-2701
Heather.Hamker@avonlakecityschools.org
Erin Cheney, Instructional Coach Grades 5-8
Troy Intermediate
(440) 933-2701
Erin.Cheney@avonlakecityschools.org
Alice Ogonek, Gifted Supervisor
ESC of Lorain County
(440) 324-5777 ext. 1145
ogonek@esclc.org
Laura Kramer, EMIS Coordinator
Board of Education / District Offices
(440) 930-8324
laura.kramer@avonlakecityschools.org
Scott Herrick, TV Production Supervisor
Board of Education / District Offices
(440) 933-5163
scott.herrick@avonlakecityschools.org